I courted fame but as a spur to brave and honest deeds; who despises fame will soon renounce the virtues that deserve it. David Mallet bravecourtdeed Change image and share on social
Uncertainty! fell demon of our fears! The human soul that can support despair, supports not thee. David Mallet demondespairfall Change image and share on social
Affliction is the wholesome soil of virtue, where patience, honor, sweet humility, and calm fortitude, take root and strongly flourish. David Mallet afflictioncalmflourish Change image and share on social
The wailing owl Screams solitary to the mournful moon. David Mallet moonmournfulowl Change image and share on social
A sovereign's great example forms a people; the public breast is noble or vile as he inspires it. David Mallet breastformgreat Change image and share on social
True valor, on virtue founded strong, meets all events alike. David Mallet alikeeventfound Change image and share on social
Who hath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue. David Mallet fortunehathill Change image and share on social
